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Which of the following is NOT one of the important concepts in the definition of history?
Which of the following is NOT one of the important concepts in the definition of history?
- Historians gather, discard, and interpret sources
- History is interpreted by a historian
- History is based on past events (correct)
- History relies on data and documents
Who is responsible for interpreting history?
Who is responsible for interpreting history?
- Sociologists
- Archaeologists
- Anthropologists
- Historians (correct)
What do historians rely on to study and interpret history?
What do historians rely on to study and interpret history?
- Artifacts
- Archaeological sites
- Oral traditions
- Historical sources (correct)
What does history refer to?
What does history refer to?
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of history?
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of history?
What does the Greek word 'Historia' mean?
What does the Greek word 'Historia' mean?
What is the importance of evidence in historical accounts?
What is the importance of evidence in historical accounts?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'history'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'history'?
What is the role of a person trained in history or someone interested in the past?
What is the role of a person trained in history or someone interested in the past?